Private Doi Mae Salong Tour – Tea Plantations, Mountain Flowers and Santikhiri Village
| Explore Doi Mae Salong on a private day tour from Chiang Rai, surrounded by misty mountains, tea plantations, flower fields, and hill tribe culture. Visit Choui Fong Tea Plantation, a hidden mountain temple, Mae Salong Market, General Tuan’s Cemetery, and the hilltop Santikhiri Pagoda. Enjoy tea tasting, a scenic lunch, local handicrafts, fresh mountain air, and panoramic views across one of Chiang Rai’s most beautiful highland landscapes. |
No journey to Chiang Rai feels complete without visiting Doi Mae Salong, one of the province’s most beautiful mountain destinations. Surrounded by cool air, rolling mist, and green highland scenery, this historic settlement offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and peaceful rural life.
Explore tea plantations, seasonal flower fields, the golden Santikhiri Pagoda, General Tuan’s Cemetery, a hidden hilltop temple, scenic viewpoints, and a Hmong hill tribe village. Each stop reveals a different side of Doi Mae Salong, from its Yunnanese heritage to its timeless mountain beauty.
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Temple - Mae Salong Nai.
Mae Salong Nai - The temple is on the top hill. There are a few tourists who know the place. It is not on the way to general tour trips. When you arrive at this temple you feel more comfortable to discover the interesting points and parts of the temple area.
Doi Maesalong little town.
The little town of the hill tribe located the mountain amid the fresh weather. They took the fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee and other agricultural products for sale. You will enjoy window shopping, talking directly to them as well as studying the difference in tradition.
Flower viewpoints.
There are many viewpoints on the hill. We stop at the flower viewpoints, mountain range view point and tea plantation view point, every point gets more beautiful because of the whole scene by the forest flowers.
Tea Plantation.
The trip will stop at the tea plantation. You enjoy testing the different menu of tea and other fresh drink lists. Explore the green sea of tea, observe how to do tea garden etc.
Pagoda and Museum.
Phra That Chedi Srinagaringdra Maha Santikhiri is the name. We drive slowly up to the hilltop passing the gorgeous nature along the way. The grand, spectacular pagoda located near the museum. The area is surrounded with a 360 degree view and a stunning flower garden. Great time for you to see both inside and outside the pagoda.
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| 06.00 am. |
Picks up from every hotel in Chiangrai town or somewhere out upon you requested.
- The private minivan and personal tour guide takes you up to the hill - nature is so gorgeous along the way.
- Stop for a cup of drink - Tea or Coffee, at Tea Plantation. Cha Chui Fong is a beautiful tea plantation. The place is located on a hill, stunning scenery.
- Golden Temple hidden in the nature on the mountain of Maesalong Nai - exploring around the place.
- Maesalong market, the little town on the mountain of Maesalong Nok. There are many handmade products for sale by the hill tribes.
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| 12.00 pm. |
Lunch on the top hill restaurant has a very nice view over the cliff. |
| 13.30 pm. |
The largest flower field.
- Military General Tuan's Cemetery - Very nice viewpoint is nearby.
- Santi Khiri Temple - Mahathat Chedi pagoda.
- View point from the Pagoda. |
| 16.00 pm. |
Transfer you back to your hotel. |
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Price : |
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| Adult |
4,800 Baht/person |
| Child |
3,800 Baht/person (4-10 Years) |
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This trip is a private tour, the minimum 2 people booking can be started.
The Trip Includes:
- Round Trip Transfer from the hotel in Chiang Rai by Private Minivan.
- All entrance fees to the places and activities followed the program.
- Soft Drinks and Snacks served in the van.
- Lunch
- English tour guide as a personal group.
- Insurance for tourists.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What are the highlights of the Doi Mae Salong tour?
A: The Doi Mae Salong tour includes Choui Fong Tea Plantation, Santikhiri Village, Santikhiri Pagoda, General Tuan's Cemetery, seasonal flower gardens, a hidden hilltop temple, panoramic viewpoints, and a Hmong hill tribe village. It is one of Chiang Rai's most scenic mountain experiences.
Q2. Why is Doi Mae Salong famous?
A: Doi Mae Salong is renowned for its cool mountain climate, extensive tea plantations, blooming flower gardens, and rich Yunnanese Chinese heritage. It is also one of the best destinations in Northern Thailand for breathtaking mountain landscapes and cultural discovery.
Q3. Can visitors taste locally grown tea during the tour?
A: Yes. Guests have the opportunity to visit a famous tea plantation, learn about traditional tea cultivation, sample premium Oolong tea, and enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding mountains.
Q4. What is Santikhiri Pagoda?
A: Santikhiri Pagoda is a golden hilltop pagoda overlooking Doi Mae Salong. It offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges and is an important spiritual landmark reflecting the area's Buddhist traditions and peaceful atmosphere.
Q5. What is the significance of General Tuan's Cemetery?
A: General Tuan's Cemetery commemorates General Tuan Shi-Wen and the history of the Chinese Kuomintang settlement in Doi Mae Salong. It is an important historical site that tells the story of the region's unique cultural heritage.
Q6. Is the Doi Mae Salong tour suitable for nature lovers and photographers?
A: Absolutely. Doi Mae Salong is famous for mist-covered mountains, tea terraces, colorful flower gardens, forest viewpoints, and beautiful sunrise scenery, making it one of the best photography destinations in Chiang Rai.
Q7. Does the tour visit local hill tribe communities?
A: Yes. The itinerary includes a visit to a Hmong hill tribe village, where visitors can observe traditional mountain lifestyles, local handicrafts, and the unique cultural heritage of Northern Thailand.
Q8. Is this a private tour from Chiang Rai?
A: Yes. This is a private day tour with hotel transfers from Chiang Rai. The flexible itinerary allows you to explore Doi Mae Salong comfortably while enjoying personalized service, cultural experiences, and spectacular mountain scenery.
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